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• AITC x JASA Webinar - Immigration & Staffing

  • When
    5 Mar 2026
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    11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

  Join JASA and AITC next month for a free session on "Immigration & Staffing - What Importers & Exporters need to know about Immigration for Employees."

  This webinar will be in partnership with PZI Group, which delivers tailored administrative, logistical, and workforce solutions for government agencies, contractors, and private sector clients.

  More information coming soon! To register and learn more, click here.

  
  

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• March Kayoubikai 3月の火曜日会

  • When
    17 Mar 2026
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    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Sakana Sushi Bar & Grill (1944 Hoover Ct, Hoover, AL 35226)

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  Join JASA Friends for the Kayoubikai (火曜日会) held every 3rd Tuesday of the month!

  It's a great chance to socialize and practice Japanese with the lively JASA community. Everyone is welcome, regardless of membership.

  Please RSVP at least three days in advance. The event is free, but participants are responsible for their meal costs afterward.

  Enjoy a fun dinner at a Japanese restaurant in the Birmingham area!

  
  

  JASAのお友達との楽しい夕食はいかがでしょうか？

  毎月第3火曜日にバーミンガム周辺の日本食レストランで開催される「火曜会」にご招待できることを大変嬉しく思います。このイベントは、日本語と英語の練習をしながら、素晴らしいJASAコミュニティとの交流を深める絶好の機会。

  JASAのメンバーでない方でも、興味のある方はどなたでも大歓迎です！

  3日前までにRSVPをお忘れなく。

  参加は無料ですが、食事後の会計は各自でお願い申し上げます。

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• March JASA Language Club・3月JASA日本語クラブ

  • When
    19 Mar 2026
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    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest　（1221 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216）

  

  Welcome to the JASA Japanese Language Club!

  Join us once a month on Thursdays, starting at 6:30 PM at Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest.

  We encourage you to study the Hiragana, Katakana, and grammar section on your own at home. During our sessions, we'll focus on answering questions you have and/or practice conversational Japanese together!

  Feel free to ask questions, share resources, and connect with fellow learners in this group. We're excited to study with you!

  JASA Japanese Language Clubへようこそ！
  このクラブでは、英会話を練習したい方、新しいお友達を作りたい方、メンバーの日本語勉強を手伝ってくれる方も募集しています。ぜひお気軽にご参加ください！

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• March Friendship Meeting in Huntsville / 3月 JASA友好会

  • When
    20 Mar 2026
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    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Kobe Sushi Hibachi (1591-B Hughes Rd, Madison, AL 35758)

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  Join us for the "JASA Friendship Meeting"!

  Open to both members and non-members, this event offers a chance to enjoy Japanese cuisine, meet new people, and connect with the community. Attendance is free, but participants will cover their own meal costs.

  With limited seating for 20, please RSVP early to secure your spot!

  
  

  JASA会員・非会員を問わず、皆様のご参加を心より歓迎いたします！

  
  

  美味しい日本料理を楽しみながら、新しい友人を作りましょう。

  参加費は無料ですが、食事後のお会計は各自でお願い申し上げます。

  
  

  定員は20名までとなっておりますので、参加希望の方はお早めにRSVPください。

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• 19th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival

  • When
    21 Mar 2026
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    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Birmingham Botanical Gardens (2612 Lane Park Rd, Birmingham, AL 35223)

  

  
  

  
  

  We are just a little under a month away!

  Join us for another year of hanami flower-viewing, Japanese cultural performances, activities, and vendors of all kinds! We are excited to bring you another day of fun for the whole family.

  Sponsorship and Volunteer opportuntities are available!
  For more information or inquiries, please reach out via email to Gwenafaye McCormick.

  Mark your calendars—we can’t wait to celebrate with you!

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• Ouchigohan! - March 2026

  • When
    21 Mar 2026
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    5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

  
  

  Join Table for Two, a network of Japan-America Societies, and the US JET Alumni Association for a virutal Japanese cooking class - Ouchigohan!!

  
  

  MISO MADNESS
  March 21, 2026 (SAT)
  5:30 PM EST | 4:30 PM CST

  JASA or other JAS/JS Members: $10

  Non-Members: $15

  
  

  This virtual Japanese cooking class is held once a month via Zoom.

  Cook along while a Table for Two chef demonstrates how to cook a Japanese recipe! Registrants receive the recipe and a list of ingredients in advance, and are encouraged to cook along.

  
  

  While the final menu is still being perfected, participants can look forward to a full miso-inspired experience—featuring an appetizer, main dish, and even dessert, each incorporating miso in inventive and delicious ways.

  
  

  JASA members, or members of other Japan-America/Japan Societies receive a $5 registration discount.

  Email Gwenafaye McCormick to receive JASA's member code, and make sure to register here!

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• 40th Annual Sakura Festival in Tuscaloosa

  • When
    28 Mar 2026
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    11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Snow Hinton Park Pavilion (Hinton Pk Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404)

  

  The theme of 2026’s Sakura Festival is “Mirai e no yakusoku/未来への約束” or “promise.”

  The spring celebration of Sakura, or cherry blossoms, reminds us of the value of each moment, while the return of spring awakens us to fresh possibilities in life. This year’s theme is a promise to carry on the 40 year connection that was built between the community of Tuscaloosa and Japan for many more precious decades to come.

  For more information, please click here.

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